Conversations With My Son: The RACE Talk for Kindergartners
Do you remember the show “Kids Say the Darndest Things”? Well I want to turn that around and say “Kids Ask the Darndest Questions”. How do you respond when those questions lead to the subject of race? Here’s a recent conversation between my 5 year old son and his dad. “Daddy, am I African?” “Not […]
33rd annual Reggae On The River, August 3 – 6, 2017, CA
What: 33rd annual Reggae On The River Where: French’s Camp- 657 US Hwy 101, Garberville, CA When: Thursday, August 3 thru Sunday, August 6, 2017 Why: A benefit for the non-profit Mateel Community Center its known as “Reggae”- one of the best parties on the planet How: Tickets available online at http://www.reggaeontheriver.com Reggae On The […]
Ticketing and Media Accreditation Problems Stifling Growth of Champs
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett has noted the major value of the ISSA-GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Athletics Championships, known as Champs, as potentially allowing the country to obtain a larger part of the market for sports tourism. Currently, in its 107th year, Champs offers unique opportunities arising from being the biggest sports event of […]
How do I rid my home in Jamaica of squatters?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I have squatters and I need to get rid of them. These persons are not our tenants nor of the persons who sold the house to us. There is a sale on the house, and we need them off before it is sold. There are at least 20 individual persons, and […]
Spouse of the Prime Minister of Jamaica & Member of Parliament Slated for Keynote Address at Second Annual Protect the Children Gala
The Most Honorable Juliet Holness, Member of Parliament and Spouse of the Prime Minister of Jamaica, has graciously agreed to provide thought leadership to the issues of child sexual abuse in Jamaica and across the Diaspora; as keynote for the second annual Protect the Children Gala. Female Development World Organization (FDWO), formerly known as Jamaica […]
Reuters News Features Hellshire Beach Erosion
The serious erosion of Jamaica’s iconic Hellshire Beach is now international news after being featured by the Reuters news service. The feature called particular attention to the fact that coral reefs off the beach’s shore have been killed by pollution and rising temperatures. As the reefs disappear, sand on the beach is washed away by […]
Our Stories- Was Substance one of the first Jamaicans to own a PlayStation 2?
In this installment of Our Stories, artiste Substance explains how he won a PlayStation 2 the year it was released….For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and wholesome food, and attractive people. And while that image is not far from the truth, […]
Nantucket Historical Association Celebrates Jamaican Culture
The “Our Nantucket” series sponsored by the Nantucket Historical Association will continue with a celebration of Jamaican culture on April 2, 2017. The series focuses on community diversity and the many cultures that comprise the island’s populations and heritage. The program on Jamaica will include several cultural performances and live events, in addition to educational […]
International Award Winning Gospel Artiste Travis Greene Performs in Jamaica for Unity in the City, April 17th, 2017
The Easter Weekend in Jamaica this year will climax on an unforgettable note as the national Unity for Peace movement, will host the Unity In The City Concert at the National Indoor Sports Centre on Easter Monday, April 17th. The event, organized by SWOT Business Solutions, will see a stellar lineup of artistes and comedians […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending March 31st, 2017
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- PNP ELECTS PHILLIPS AS PARTY’S FIFTH PRESIDENT Dr. Peter Phillips has been elected president of the People’s National Party (PNP) in Jamaica. He will be the fifth president in the party’s 78-year history and succeeds Portia Simpson Miller, who served as president since 2006. In remarks following the […]